Fight Your Fears: 10 proven Techniques for Overcoming Worry and Anxiety

All of us struggle with fear and worry  from time to time. In fact, in many  cases, fear is actually a good and  healthy thing. It causes us to  wear seatbelts and try to eat healthy. It keeps  us from doing things that will hurt us, like  getting too close to a fire or jumping into a  lion’s cage at the zoo.  It’s also natural to be concerned about our  health, bank account, job status, children, and  more. When something threatens one of those  things, we take notice. We work hard to  protect ourselves and those we love.  In some ways, fear is both a natural and  helpful part of what it means to be human.  But if fear gets out of control, it can take over  and prevent us from enjoying life. When we’re  consumed by fear, we can’t be present for  others or do the things we love. Overwhelming  fear affects our health, saps our strength,  makes it difficult to concentrate, and robs us of  sleep. Fear is a biological response to an internal or  external stimulus.  Let’s break this down. Fear is:   A biological response. When you’re  afraid, your body goes into “fight or  flight” mode. Your heart rate goes up  and your adrenaline increases. Your  brain starts to race, and you may start  to sweat. All these things together  create the emotion of fear.   To an internal or external stimulus. Fear  can arise from within or without.  Thinking about losing your job (internal  stimulus) causes fear. Coming face-to face with a grizzly bear (external  stimulus) also causes fear. When dealing with your own struggles, it’s  important to understand the source of your  fear. Is it arising internally or coming at you  externally? #Howtoovercomefear #anxiety #worry #fear #productivity #wayne #Weathersby --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-weathersby/support Subscribe today and join a community that’s growing stronger every week. The Productive NOT Busy Podcast isn’t just a show—it’s your playbook for creating momentum, building confidence, and living life on purpose.